Quick Guide to Immigration Policy History

Historically, U.S. immigration laws do not change often, but when they do, they seem to get tougher and tougher.

Ever wondered about how the country’s immigration policies have evolved?

Read the 23 defining moments in immigration policy history that shows how the United States’ immigration have changed beginning with the Naturalization Act of 1790 to President Barack Obama’s policy announcing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals in 2012.

Source: ABC News

Ruchi Thaker
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